Hockey By Carlosss_420_ Jan 1, 1500 January 1st, 1500 – When hockey was first originated Period: Jan 1, 1500 to Jan 1, 1990 Evolution of hockey Jan 1, 1855 January 1st, 1855 – First modern game of hockey Jan 1, 1860 January 1st, 1860 – Field hockey stick changing its shape Jan 1, 1887 January 1st, 1887 – First women's team was introduced Jan 1, 1960 January 1st, 1960 – Change in design of hockey stick Jan 1, 1990 January 1st, 1990 - Metal handles were introduced, but banned shortly after for safety conerns